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Lot 3159

A lot of two U.S. Model 1860 staff and field officer's swords
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10 June 2013, 10:00 PDT
San Francisco

Sold for US$468 inc. premium

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A lot of two U.S. Model 1860 staff and field officer's swords

Comprising: 1) Inscribed example with 30 1/2 inch etched blade marked Germany; gilt brass hilt of standard pattern, folding counterguard; grip wrapped in shagreen and brass wire; nickeled scabbard with presentation inscription Presented to/Capt. Wm. Bechtel/by Batt Loyal Guards/May 23rd 1894. 2) Example by Ames Mfg. Co., circa 1872-80, 30 inch diamond section blade with 12 inch etched panel; gilt brass hilt of standard pattern with folding counterguard; shagreen and brass wire-wrapped grip; nickeled scabbard.
Condition: 1) Clean blade with light pitting below point, hilt with generous traces of gilt finish, scabbard finish frosted. 2) Blade with smooth, dark patina; hilt with generous traces of gilt finish; scabbard retains most nickel showing salt and peppering.

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